Around SB Nation: Will Saquon Barkley break the NFL rushing record

Around SB Nation: Will Saquon Barkley break the NFL rushing record
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Barkley needs 101 yards to break the NFL’s single-season rushing record held by Eric Dickerson.

The Philadelphia Eagles are locked in as the NFC’s second seed and don’t really need to play their starters this upcoming weekend. But they can help one of their starters achieve NFL history by playing him. In his first season with the Eagles, running back Saquon Barkley, is 101 yards away from breaking Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record. So should the Eagles risk injuries to achieve this feat? Check out what the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, and other NFL teams are talking about in our roundup.

AFC EAST:

New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)

Patriots players circle wagons after ‘Fire Mayo’ chants vs. Chargers - Pats Pulpit
The Patriots were blown out 40-7 by the Chargers in Week 17.

New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)

Rex Ryan says he “expects” to speak with Jets about head coaching vacancy - Gang Green Nation
Former Jets head coach Rex Ryan hasn’t been shy about his desire to once again become the current Jets head coach. He has been openly campaigning for the job in the media for months. During an...

Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)

Takeaways: Josh Allen, Bills defense combine for a Buffalo bludgeoning of Jets - Buffalo Rumblings
Josh Allen is the MVP of the NFL and the Bills’ defense really stepped up.


AFC NORTH:

Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)

Ravens run into record books and 4 more takeaways from historical win over Texans - Baltimore Beatdown
Some questions were answered while others came into focus on Christmas night.

Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)

3 things the Steelers need to improve in Week 18 vs. Bengals as confidence craters - Behind the Steel Curtain
The Steelers lost in ugly fashion to the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day, falling 29-10 at home to lose a third straight game.

Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)

Orlando Brown Jr. playing with a broken leg; calls his injury ‘extremely unique’ - Cincy Jungle
A somewhat surprising update on the left tackle after he returned to the lineup against the Broncos.

Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)

Browns, Dolphins Winners & Losers: DTR, Myles Garrett, Isaiah McGuire among Week 17’s notables - Dawgs By Nature
Browns vs Dolphins kept one team in the NFL playoff chase, helped the other’s NFL draft order position


AFC SOUTH:

Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)

The Day After the Day After: The Baltimore Ravens’ ruining of Christmas for the Houston Texans - Battle Red Blog
Really, really, really not what the home crowd at NRG Stadium wanted for Christmas. At least...Beyonce???

Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)

Titans must strongly consider selecting QB in 2025 NFL Draft - Music City Miracles
The Titans are now slated to earn the No. 2 pick. Should they take a QB?

Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)

[Jacksonville Jaguars...